Bakery, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Computer Skills, Distribution Channel, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Negotiation Skills, Order Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Production Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Research & Development (R&D), Sales Promotions, Schedule Development, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
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Co-leads the planning, implementation and issuance of production schedules for assigned manufacturing work area(s). Resolves production schedule conflicts and orders raw material to fill customer orders. Practices 200% Safety Accountability (Self and Others).
What You'll be Doing:
- Plans and executes long term business objectives by creating production schedules to fill all customer orders
- Manages inventory and ordering of raw stock, finished goods and packaging supplies. Interacts directly with the Purchasing group and vendors
- Tracks current orders through communication with vendors and distributors to ensure timely delivery
- Researches discrepancies in orders and works with vendors to expedite deliveries as needed to maintain production schedules.
- Updates all pricing changes received from vendors.
- Works with vendors to negotiate pricing and evaluates competitive pricing as needed.
- Works closely with Merchandise Planning teams for optimal coverage of changing trends, sales, promotions and major timelines. Orders accordingly and adjusts production schedules based on those needs
- Responsible for new item set-up at the plant, working with all support groups such as PD, R&D, IT and Regulatory/Compliance.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent relative experience
- Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and/or ordering/scheduling experience is highly desirable.
- 1-3 years of prior purchasing experience required
- Prior leadership experience is preferred
- Ability to become proficient with multiple systems used throughout Meijer Manufacturing
- Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office products
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills